subject: Make Appliances The Heart Of Your New Kitchen [print this page] Deciding to buy a new designer kitchen is an exciting prospect for anyone, but before you act on any of the numerous possibilities swimming around your head take some time to think about appliances.
This may sound strange, after all many consider appliances to be the little extras that make a kitchen functional, but in fact the appliances you choose can have a big impact on the design of your bespoke kitchen.
A great way of planning the perfect designer kitchen is to pick your oven, fridge and other white goods before you start the designing process, this way all these vital appliances can be factored in seamlessly when your new kitchen is being planned.
Dont worry, you dont necessarily have to commit to one particular oven before youve even drawn up your dream kitchen, but making a few key decisions such as the type and size of your appliances can help someone design your kitchen with these in mind.
Take your oven for example, if you are thinking about going for a range cooker then that is something you can make the focal point of your kitchen and then build around it, on the other hand, you may want a hob on an island in the middle of your kitchen and a separate double oven elsewhere. You may want all of your appliances in one unit, which is great for convenience but would need a large wall space to be accommodated.
The same goes for your fridge, do you want a mammoth American style fridge and freezer or can you make do with a smaller, more compact unit? Maybe you can house a chest freezer elsewhere and use the extra space to incorporate something that would really catch the eye, a wine cooler for instance.
The same goes for your dishwasher, coffee machine, and even your sink, just having a look at the type of appliances youd love to make a part of your fitted kitchen can really help you to get the ball rolling.
Once you find the appliances you like, get the tape measure out and jot down some rough measurements to help the design process, it also helps make your prospective new kitchen clearer in your mind. Rip out pages of catalogues and magazines if you see an appliance, worktop or colour scheme you like and show it to your designer.
If you choose wisely, a great designer can take all the appliances and measurements youve come up with and turn them into your dream kitchen. Kitchens UK have been doing just that for over 10 years now and the family business are vastly experienced in every facet of the bespoke kitchen business. From the original concept, right through to the design and installation, Kitchens UK can help you realise your vision of a brand new designer kitchen with the perfect appliances, chosen by you.
